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02 September 2009

Ambewela

Ambewela is a very picturesque area in the hill country and you reach here on the way to Horton Plains just before Pattipola. It is situated 6000 feet above the sea level and the temperature is always around 15ºC through out the year.

The climatic conditions are ideal for rich grasslands and to raise dairy cattle with high yield of milk production, therefore this area is popular for dairy farming. In addition the same area is popular for tea plantation and vegetable cultivation.

'Suburb camera work,' right back at you! I knew I liked you from the first sentence in your description, 'I'm addicted to camping and hiking.' I feel, as I'm sure you do, it's just an honor to have a camera in my hand and be able to catch a bit of that feeling in an image! I look forward to keeping up with your experiences, there on the other side of the world!

Betsy,This is one of the highest area in Sri Lanka. The climate is very close to a country in the temperate zone. Infact there is a place called New Zealand Farm where the area resembles to grassland of New Zealand.

Michelle,Good question. The cattle graze in an area bit further away. I could not capture them from the train but surely I'll show you one soon :)

Hi James,Atleast my addiction is not a bad one :)i'll surely follow you via your blog from this side of the world :) - you have some great photos in your site!